Govt opts for cheap labour?

“Engagement of part time employees was triggered by the amount spent in over-time payments.

“Cutting on this expenditure would ensure that the money spent on paying for over-time work could be utilised elsewhere,” Maphorisa said. She also pointed out that the exercise is not government’s strategy to replace permanent employment or an initiative aimed at addressing challenges of unemployment in the country, but rather to meet the existing needs in the public service.